Swiss Alps

Hörnli Hut trail to the Matterhorn

The hike from the Hirli above Schwarzsee up the Hörnli ridge to the Hörnlihütte at 3,260 m, the base camp at the foot of the Matterhorn's northeast ridge. Steep at the end, with ladders and fixed ropes, and the Matterhorn straight above you.

Hörnli Hut trail to the Matterhorn
Distance
2.7 km
Ascent
475 m
Highest point
3,260 m
Difficulty
Demanding
Collabs along the route
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Elevation profile

Hörnli Hut trail to the Matterhorn: 2.7 km with 475 m of ascent, between 2,752 m and 3,260 m. Each yellow pole is a place along the route that creators tagged; the taller, the more collabs.
Stages
StagekmElevation
Hörnlihütte2.73,260 m

The route in 3D

The route in red on the real terrain, with its stages in white and the places creators tagged in yellow. Tilt and turn the map, or fly along the route.

Collabs along Hörnli Hut trail to the Matterhorn

Collabs along Hörnli Hut trail to the Matterhorn
Date CreatorSpot Post
: Carousel by @feri_alpine @feri_alpineHörnlihütte am Matterhorn 3260mp Carousel View post: Carousel by @feri_alpine (opens Instagram in a new tab)

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This page shows where creators have been, it is not a route description. Check the conditions, the weather and the local rules (for example the national park's) before you go, and take the right gear.